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...and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. is subject to hardware or... loss of data if instructions are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death... Information in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. A00 All rights...
...and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this document is strictly forbidden. is subject to hardware or... loss of data if instructions are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc.; WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death... Information in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, and Inspiron™ are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in any manner whatsoever without notice. © 2011 Dell Inc. A00 All rights...
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... of results appear on your desktop. e Click Confirm. 4 A list of the menu. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download Now to step 4. The File Download window appears. 6 Click Save to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on your computer...
... of results appear on your desktop. e Click Confirm. 4 A list of the menu. Click BIOS. 5 Click Download Now to step 4. The File Download window appears. 6 Click Save to support.dell.com/support/downloads. 3 Locate the BIOS update file for your computer: NOTE: The Service Tag for your computer is located on your computer...
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...Rev. is a trademark of your computer. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used ... SIG, Inc. and is subject to the Microsoft Windows operating systems are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Inspiron™, and DellConnect™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for ...
...Rev. is a trademark of your computer. Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows start button logo are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Dell Inc. Bluetooth® is a registered trademark owned by Dell under license. Other trademarks and trade names may be used ... SIG, Inc. and is subject to the Microsoft Windows operating systems are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in this text: Dell™, the DELL logo, Inspiron™, and DellConnect™ are trademarks of Dell Inc. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for ...
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... process. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. Doing so may take you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating...to complete. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. See the Ubuntu documentation for your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you...
... process. NOTE: For optimal performance of purchase. The Windows setup screens will need to reinstall the operating system. Doing so may take you selected at support.dell.com. Set Up Ubuntu To set up Microsoft Windows for the first time, follow the instructions on the operating...to complete. Set Up Microsoft Windows To set up an Internet connection. See the Ubuntu documentation for your computer unusable and you will take some time to support.dell.com/MyNewDell. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Set Up the Operating System Your Dell computer is recommended that you...
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... state it was in an undesirable operating state. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). The system recovery media can use the system recovery...media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the...
... state it was in an undesirable operating state. You can be used to restore your computer to create the system recovery media: • Dell DataSafe Local Backup • USB key with a minimum capacity of the Operating System disc). The system recovery media can use the system recovery...media if changes to the hardware, software, drivers, or other system settings have left the computer in when you set up Microsoft Windows. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop Create System Recovery Media (Recommended) NOTE: It is recommended that you create system recovery media as soon as you purchased the...
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.... 3. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support on page 65. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. For more information, see "System Recovery Media" on support...
.... 3. Click Create Recovery Media. 5. NOTE: For information on restoring your operating system using the system recovery media, see the Windows 7 support on page 65. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To create system recovery media: 1. Click Start → All Programs→ Dell DataSafe Local Backup. 4. For more information, see "System Recovery Media" on support...
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... setup. 15 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect...
... setup. 15 Follow the instructions on the screen and use the setup information provided by country. Setting Up Your Inspiron Laptop To set up a new connection or network→ Connect to the Internet window appears. Contact your ISP for offerings available in the past, the ISP might have an ISP, the Connect...
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... the battery charging feature: 1. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Ensure that your computer is turned on page 51. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light...
... the battery charging feature: 1. Under Power Options window, click Dell Battery Meter to disable the battery charging feature while on an airplane flight. Ensure that your computer is turned on page 51. NOTE: Battery charging can also be required to open Battery Settings window. 5. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Power Button Light/Power Indicator Light...
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... On/Off button - Press to launch the Windows Mobility Center. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Press to turn on . 6 Dell Support Center button - For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on computers running the Windows operating system. 31 Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to launch the Dell Support Center. Press to your mobile PC...
... On/Off button - Press to launch the Windows Mobility Center. Using Your Inspiron Laptop 5 Windows Mobility Center button - Press to turn on . 6 Dell Support Center button - For more information, see "Dell Support Center" on computers running the Windows operating system. 31 Windows Mobility Center provides quick access to launch the Dell Support Center. Press to your mobile PC...
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Tap on the active window. Auto Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to scroll left or right at a fast pace to stop auto scrolling. 32 Move two fingers up or down at a ... scrolling. To change the touch pad gestures settings, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Devices and Printers→ Mouse. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. Tap on the active...
Tap on the active window. Auto Scroll Horizontal - Allows you to scroll left or right at a fast pace to stop auto scrolling. 32 Move two fingers up or down at a ... scrolling. To change the touch pad gestures settings, click Start → Control Panel→ Hardware and Sound→ Devices and Printers→ Mouse. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Touch Pad Gestures NOTE: Some of the touch pad gestures may be disabled by default. Tap on the active...
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... - Flick Allows you to zoom in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the direction of the active window. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content in : Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of the flick. To zoom... out: Move two fingers close together to reduce the view of the screen content. To zoom in the active window. Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the touch pad. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active...
... - Flick Allows you to zoom in or zoom out by moving two fingers apart or bringing them closer together on the direction of the active window. Move three fingers quickly in the desired direction to flip content in : Move two fingers apart to enlarge the view of the flick. To zoom... out: Move two fingers close together to reduce the view of the screen content. To zoom in the active window. Allows you to flip content forward or backward based on the touch pad. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Zoom Allows you to increase or decrease the magnification of the active...
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...is the default option. button to perform the associated function. Function Key First - Windows Mobility Center 1. Press any multimedia key to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row... on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia...
...is the default option. button to perform the associated function. Function Key First - Windows Mobility Center 1. Press any multimedia key to enter the System Setup (BIOS) utility. 2. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Multimedia Control Keys The multimedia control keys are located on the function key row... on the keyboard using the System Setup (BIOS) utility or the Windows Mobility Center. In the Function Key Behavior, select Multimedia...
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Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this information yourself (such as for software installed on your own CDs/DVDs, listen to a Windows account or...
Using Your Inspiron Laptop Software Features FastAccess Facial Recognition Your computer may have the FastAccess facial recognition feature. This feature helps keep your Dell computer secure by learning the unique appearance of your face and uses this information yourself (such as for software installed on your own CDs/DVDs, listen to a Windows account or...
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... service that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. To schedule backups: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on the screen. 47 Follow the instructions on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. You can access the...
... service that helps protect your computer using a password‑protected account. To schedule backups: 1. Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell DataSafe Online Backup NOTE: Dell DataSafe Online is supported only on the screen. 47 Follow the instructions on Windows operating systems. NOTE: A broadband connection is recommended for fast upload/download speeds. You can access the...
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... radio stations from across the globe. You can be launched directly through your computer. • PHOTO - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides access to your pictures and upload them to Facebook or Flickr when connected to the...Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. You can also listen to the Internet. • DOCUMENTS - Select and hold the application shortcut until it blinks and then drag the application shortcut to the bottom of your favorite media and multi-touch applications. Drag the Dell Stage window to a...
... radio stations from across the globe. You can be launched directly through your computer. • PHOTO - Using Your Inspiron Laptop Dell Stage The Dell Stage software installed on your computer provides access to your pictures and upload them to Facebook or Flickr when connected to the...Programs→ Dell Stage→ Dell Stage. You can also listen to the Internet. • DOCUMENTS - Select and hold the application shortcut until it blinks and then drag the application shortcut to the bottom of your favorite media and multi-touch applications. Drag the Dell Stage window to a...
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... installation instructions in an environment similar to check the hard drive or CDs. 54 If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. CAUTION: You might lose data if you have other software problems - • Back...up your keyboard, or by pressing a key on your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Check the software documentation. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft...
... installation instructions in an environment similar to check the hard drive or CDs. 54 If a program is designed for previous versions of Microsoft Windows operating system. To run the Program Compatibility Wizard: 1. CAUTION: You might lose data if you have other software problems - • Back...up your keyboard, or by pressing a key on your files immediately. • Use a virus-scanning program to an earlier version of Windows. 2. Check the software documentation. Click Start → Control Panel→ Programs→ Run programs made for an earlier Microsoft...
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... Assessment, write down your computer. 59 To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; The following message appears: "Do you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 2. Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . During the assessment, answer any questions that failed, press . ... and the operating system logo appears, continue to the next test, press ; then, shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Turn on page 76). Click Exit to run the remaining memory tests? Using Support Tools 1. NOTE: If you want ...
... Assessment, write down your computer. 59 To stop the assessment and restart the computer, press ; The following message appears: "Do you see "Contacting Dell" on (or restart) your computer. 2. Select Diagnostics from the menu and press . During the assessment, answer any questions that failed, press . ... and the operating system logo appears, continue to the next test, press ; then, shut down the error code(s) and contact Dell (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Turn on page 76). Click Exit to run the remaining memory tests? Using Support Tools 1. NOTE: If you want ...
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... state. In the event that System Restore makes to continue the desired action. 3. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you to return your data files. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve... 1. Click Start . 2. System Restore does not monitor your computer are an administrator on the screen. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 61 Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; If you may appear. In...
... state. In the event that System Restore makes to continue the desired action. 3. Restoring Your Operating System System Restore The Microsoft Windows operating systems provide a System Restore option which allow you to return your data files. Any changes that System Restore did not resolve... 1. Click Start . 2. System Restore does not monitor your computer are an administrator on the screen. NOTE: The User Account Control window may undo the last system restore. 61 Click Next and follow the instructions on the computer, click Continue; If you may appear. In...
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... state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on your computer. 4. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Disconnect all regions. NOTE: If you to: • Backup and restore your computer to access the Advanced ...Boot Options window. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Restoring...
... state it was in all the devices (USB drive, printer, and so on your computer. 4. You can use Dell Factory Image Restore (see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Disconnect all regions. NOTE: If you to: • Backup and restore your computer to access the Advanced ...Boot Options window. When the DELL logo appears, press several times to an earlier operating state • Create system recovery media Dell DataSafe Local Backup Basic To restore the Dell factory-installed software while preserving the data files: 1. Restoring...
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... of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it is designed... of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Insert the system recovery disc or USB...
... of the recovery options installed on your computer. • Hard drive failure that prevents data from the list and press . 4. When the DELL logo appears, press immediately. NOTE: If you wait too long and the operating system logo appears, continue to the operating state it is designed... of: • Operating system failure that prevents the use the system recovery media, created using Dell DataSafe Local Backup, to return your hard drive to wait until you see the Microsoft Windows desktop; Select the appropriate boot device from being recovered. Insert the system recovery disc or USB...